You burned the Brussels sprouts again?!
Recently I met with a bride and groom who were planning on getting married and came to me as someone who could possibly officiate the...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Don’t be selfish!
Although it will never show up on any survey, more marriages are broken up by selfishness than any other reason. Surveys blame it on...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Not Another Argument…
Effective communication in marriage can be challenging particularly when somebody feels they’re not being heard. Recently, a bride and...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
“Are You Lying To Me?”
How important is honesty in a marriage? As a cantor who officiates weddings for Jewish brides and grooms, this question does come up...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Netflix and Chill?
I met a bride and groom recently who wanted to talk with me about time. Time in the context of a relationship and how time together can...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
“Serenity Now!!”
“Serenity now!” Is a famous line from Seinfeld when George is desperately trying not to loose his patience. Most of us have probably said...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Love & Commitment - is it just not cheating?
I recently asked a bride and groom who were meeting with me in preparation for me performing their Jewish wedding ceremony, what...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
He Doesn’t Stop Bragging About Himself!
I had a bride and groom meet me before their wedding as I like to get to know couples before I officiate their Jewish wedding ceremony....
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Why Should I Apologize?
Brides and grooms meet me before they get married, and as a cantor who officiates Jewish wedding ceremony I am often asked - what role...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
To Fast Or Not To Fast ….
Depending on the Jewish community to which they belong, some Jewish couples fast on the day of their wedding. Similar to the significant...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Second Marriage Happiness
Marriage involves a total commitment whether it is the person's first, second, or seventh time walking down the aisle. A positive...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Sukkah and Chuppah - they rhyme!
As we began the festival of Sukkot last week I can’t help think about the similarities between a Sukkah and a Chuppah. They even sound...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Forgiveness on Yom Kippur and in Marriage
It’s not always easy to forgive others. At times, it’s emotionally easier to bear a grudge than to let go of slights. Valuesandethics.Org...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Flood Insurance - Ketubah part 2
When I meet with brides and grooms who are looking to get married, they often ask me what is the most equitable ketubah to purchase that...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Rosh Hashanah - getting rid of bad habits
Part of the Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah is a custom called Tashlich. According to https://wellspringsofwisdom.com/tashlich-can-water-...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
What’s a ketubah
As a Cantor who officiates weddings, when brides and grooms meet with me, we always discuss how they need to acquire a Jewish marriage...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Can I Place This Ring On Your Finger?
When I meet Jewish wedding couples who come to me to discuss their upcoming marriage they ask me about wedding rings and wedding bands as...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Lechayim! Wine at a Wedding
So why do we bless and drink wine at a Jewish wedding ceremony? When I meet with brides and grooms who are planning their wedding and...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
Chuppah - Home Sweet Home
A chuppah literally, "canopy" or "covering"), also chuppah, chipe, chuppah, or chuppa, is a canopy under which a Jewish couple stands...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
I Can’t Do 7 Circles - I Have Vertigo!!
As a cantor who officiates weddings for Jewish couples, one the most discussed wedding customs with couples is the 7 circles the Bride...
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